Major Moment Gown

Go with this stunning one shoulder ruffle gown by Carmen Marc Valvo. You'll be the center of attention as you'll look radiant at the black tie formal. Go with a classic bracelet like the Crislu's A Girls Best Friend Bracelet.
Also available in red and black.

Size & Fit

This dress runs large. We recommend going one size down for backup (see following fit notes for exceptions). Sized 2-16.

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Emily

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 32

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 124 lbs

May 28, 2014

A black tie gala for a wonderful cause.

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

The dress and color were beautiful. My only complaint was that I wished the waist was more fitted. There seemed to be a lot of extra fabric in that area and my waist isn't overly thin. Because of that, I didn't feel like the dress was very slimming. Also, the arm hole for the side with a strap was pretty tight in my arm pit, so I probably wouldn't have been able to fit in a smaller size. I was happy with the way I looked that night, but it's not a dress I would buy due to the fit. The whole experience with RTR was a very positive one and I will definitely be renting again.

Another work event

Size worn: 12L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I was most concerned about the 12L fitting my bust (36DDD), but it worked out fine! The dress is a bit heavy, so I would've been hot and uncomfortable if my event had been outside. The dress would be great for winter black-tie events, though.

SO COMFORTABLE!!

Size worn: 16R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I normally wear a 14, but the 16 was available. However, I made it work once I tried the dress on. It is super, super flattering for a full figured woman. It floated over those problem areas, but also flattered the shoulders and breast area. I received several compliments. The other reviewers are correct, this dress is very, very dark blue (almost black.) It is also roomy, so go down a size. I loved dress so much, though that I made it work with some double sided tape and pins. LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress, not to mention how accommodating RTR was with making my experience wonderful. I will use this for all my formal events in the future.

Everyone loved my dress. I was told by multiple people that I looked "stunning"!

Size worn: 8R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

I was surprised that a one piece dress fit my bust, waist and bottom at the same time. If it were mine, I may or may not have had tiny alterations in the waist but it wasn't an absolute necessity. Also, with heels, the length of the dress was spot on. At 5'4", that's also basically unheard of!

Gorgeous, classy MOH dress - Absolutely perfect

Size worn: 10R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Wedding

This dress was absolutely perfect for my best friend's wedding in Chicago. It was perfectly feminine and classy. I was nervous that all of my less favorable aspects would show through, and this dress hid everything beautifully. It was roomier than I expected as well.
Being shorter, I needed some higher than normal heels for this dress and then it was totally fine.
Cannot say enough good things - I adore this dress and wish I could rationalize purchasing it permanently! :)

Emmy Night Elegance

Size worn: 4L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress was absolutely beautiful. The flow of the material and the small train were elegant and just what I was looking for. A few notes:
* I agree with the other reviews that this dress runs large (I typically wear a 6 but ended up using the 4).
* I highly recommend getting a belt to accentuate the waist. Before the belt I added, the dress gave me no shape, but the belt added the definition I needed.
* As others have said, the color is more of a navy than a vibrant blue.
I would absolutely recommend this gown to others. Classic elegance!

This dress is absolutely stunning!!

Size worn: 2L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Wedding

My sister and I ordered these for our parents' wedding, and I couldn't have been happier with the entire experience! We read up on the comments on this dress and everyone is right, it does run large. I ordered the 0R and the 2L, the 0R was the better fit but was more than a bit too short for my 5'8" height. The material was heavy enough that the 2L only looked obnoxiously baggy when I was sitting down, I threw on a REALLY padded strapless bra and that helped take up some of the extra room I had at the ribcage. People could not stop gushing over these gowns, I received compliments all night long! I would definitely rent this again!

Great dress, runs small

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

Overall, I was very happy with this rental. However, it came in a fairly small box and thus was wrinkled. I was at an out of town wedding but luckily a friend had a handheld steamer. The 2R fit well with 3" heels as the 4R was a bit large in the waist area. It was my first time doing RTR and would do it again.

Looked great!

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this for my husband's work black tie gala so I wanted something that looked professional but elegant. The dress was a touch too big at the waist, but for my pear shape, fit very well on the bust and hugged my hips. The first dress I rented didn't fit and RTR was great about sending me a second dress overnight. This was my first experience with RTR but I will be renting again!

Classy dress and perfect for military balls!

Size worn: 6L

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I felt amazing in this dress and like the belle of the ball! It is a classy style which I really like, worked with my curves and wasn't restrictive. After a few hours the fabric by my underarm started rubbing a little but it was manageable, and I forgave it because it looked so great! I am 5'8" so I always get the L's; the length wasn't bad with 3" heels but would've been perfect and touched the ground with ballet slippers (both would've looked great). I'm usually between a 6 and 8 for most RTR dresses but the 6L definitely worked perfectly. Thanks RTR!

Felt like I was walking the runway

Size worn: 6L

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

I rented this dress for a spring wedding. I lost count of the number of complements I received that evening. I ordered both the 4L and 6L and decided upon the 6L because it fit more comfortably around my arm (the arm hole is tight!) The dress was perfect length with 3 inch heels. The color was a pretty, dark navy (almost black). The fabric was thick, but not hot. Overall, an amazing dress that made me look and feel beautiful.

The Samuel Heyman Service to America Medals in Washington, DC. AkA "the Oscars of the Government."

Size worn: 12R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I wore this for a formal event my organization puts on every year. I needed something that was classy, yet versatile as throughout the night I was mixing with the guests, ensuring they had what the needed, and also doing some light setup and tear down. I loved how this dress looked in the pictures, and the elegance of it, however it ran very large and long. I am a very full busted woman, and I had to pin up the dress around my bust. All through the night I felt like it was falling down (and I also had to hold it whenever I walked for fear of tripping on it - and i had about 1 1/2 inch heels). It was a gorgeous dress, and I received many compliments on it, but I wished it had fit a bit better. Alas there were no 10s when I ordered it. I would easily say to go a size down on this one.

Glamorous!

Size worn: 14R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I'm so glad I got this second size as the 16R was huge! The 14 was a little big, but not noticeably. I probably could have gone for a 12 and been comfortable. No hemming required with small heels on my 5'3" frame. Loved this dress!

Gorgeous! I did not want to take it off!!

Size worn: 4L

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress was so great! It hugged me in all of the right places. I really liked the small train that flowed in the back. It was a little loose for me in the hip area, but it was still okay for me. I could have worn a belt with if, but I thought it might take away from its elegance. It was a great rental and I was somewhat sad to take it off! Love, Love,Love!!

Fabulous Dress

Size worn: 12L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress is very flattering. The photo does not do it justice. I got compliments all night long. The color is a navy blue. The weight of the fabric is just right. I think I could have gone a size smaller so size down for your backup size. I had ordered a size 14 for backup (I'd put on some weight over the holidays) but it was not available so RTR got in touch with me and helped me pick out another dress for backup. But this one was better. I cannot imagine anyone who would not be flattered wearing it. It comes in red and black and some day I hope to rent the red one.

I wore this for my work gala and it was perfect!

Size worn: 4R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I got compliments all night on the dress and it was super comfortable and fit perfectly. Not a single complaint! (Wore ~2 inch heels and it was just the right length. Anything taller than 3 inch heels and it would have been a bit too short.)

Lots of compliments!

Size worn: 0R

Rented for: Formal Affair

I did select runs large, but I personally did not mind! It created a little bit of a draped effect on the side without the shoulder, and I kinda liked it! It was beautiful and I got compliments at and after my school's formal Sweetheart dance! Lovely dress.

Felt like the belle of the ball.

Size worn: 8R

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress fit like a dream. I'm 5'4" 148lbs. It was the perfect length with 3" heels, it didn't drag on the ground or rose too high. I wore shape wear underneath because I'm self conscious about my stomach. But the dress was easy to sit/dance/eat/drink in. Highly recommend!!!!

This is a beautiful navy blue dress with classic lines and is very comfortable to wear.

Size worn: 2R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress fit perfectly! The length was just right with 3 inch heels. The dress came in perfect condition. I was on my feet a lot during the event and am glad I did not go with the long length. I would definitely rent another dress by this designer.

Simply fabulous!

Size worn: 6R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress is gorgeous. The material is a bit thick/heavy, so it was perfect for a chilly formal event. I wore 4" wedges and the length was perfect (there is a short trainthat looked beautiful when I walked but I was careful to lift it up while in a crowd or dancing). Dress runs big, I think a 4R might have fit, but the 6R was comfortable and not too tight, so it hid the areas I don't feel best about. Highly recommend!

So classy!

Size worn: 12R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I described the fit as true to size but - the hips run big and the bust is small. Go figure. I had a ton of room in the belly (which never happens with my shape) and hips but my poor boobs were kinda squished. The darts in the bust seemed oddly positioned to me.
But, this dress was lovely. I think the color is darker than it looks on the model which worked perfectly for my event. The fabric is heavy and draped really well. I got compliments all night without feeling like I was drawing attention - if that makes sense.
Some people had commented on the length but that was not an issue for me. I actually wore lower heels than planned since it wasn't as long as I expected.
Very happy with this dress choice!

Ran a little large up top but I loved it!

Size worn: 0R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

The regular was surprisingly shorter than I expected (I'm 5'3") but it meant I didn't step on it so I was okay with that. It was a little loose up top but I'm small-chested so I usually expect that. Fit like a glove everywhere else. So comfortable!

Fantastic dress!

Size worn: 10R

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

This dress is absolutely beautiful and extremely flattering! It does run large, I am usually a 12 but wore the 10, which fit like a glove. I am also rather tall, and at 5' 9", the regular length swept the ground perfectly as I was wearing flats. Any heel and I would have had to wear the long. Overall a fantastic dress, it wasn't too tight but did show off my curves. I got tons of compliments!

Super slimming and flattering dress!

Size worn: 0R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

I chose this dress based on so many reviews that said this was a fitted dress with room in the bust and was slimming. All the reviews were right on! I ordered this in a 0R and a 2R as a backup, but the 2 was out of stock. Since I am breastfeeding and a 34D, I wasn't sure if the 0 would zip. It was not a problem, and I word an underwire molded strapless bra with it. The arm hole for the strap was a little snug under my arm, but the dress was still loose enough at the top that I didn't have a uniboob. The length was too long (of course), but I didn't want to risk ordering the petite because the bust is usually too small on that size. I'm glad I got the regular length because it only was about 1 inch too long. I could walk in it without having to lift it up. I had lots of compliments, and it was the most slimming of all the dresses I ordered. My only complaint is the zipper on this dress was twisted and didn't lay flat. It seemed like it may have been repaired at some point and the lining was twisted. It doesn't look that way on the hanger, but you can see in the picture that it wasn't flat. I felt self-conscious that it looked bunched up, so I ended up keeping that arm down all night and using my other arm to hold my drink, etc. Overall I still would give it 5 stars, but I hope RTR retires that one dress or replaces the 0R with a proper zipper that lays flat.

Classy and comfortable!

Size worn: 14L

Rented for: Wedding

This dress was perfect for a black tie wedding. The dress is much roomier than I thought it would be given the silhouette. I would probably have gone down a size if I could. The color was beautiful and everyone told me how elegant I looked. Definitely recommend for girls with curves!

My husband danced with me for the first time. :)

Size worn: 8R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

The side of the dress where the zipper zips was very bumpy so I tried to put my arms down with any pics. If you are busty or hippy like I am, this dress is a good idea because it flatters those curves and suppresses them a little bit too.
The red of this dress is stunning and unforgettable.

Very nice dress

Size worn: 12L

Overall fit: Large

Rented for: Formal Affair

I rented this for a black tie event for my husband's job. It worked out great. I am 5'8", but don't like to wear very high shoes, so I was really debating the regular vs. long length. I ordered long, but there were no indications of long on the dress tags so I'm not completely sure if I got regular or long. The dresses I got fit about like the model photos when I was wearing 2.5" heels: about 1-2" off the floor in front, the "train" just barely puddling behind me. The overall fit is definitely big. I am usually a 14/16, but the 12 fit much better than the 14. The 12 had a little pulling in the bust (and I'm fairly small busted for someone who wears 14/16 at 38C/40B), but the fit through the stomach/hips was too loose in the 14. The zipper (down the left/strapless side) does pucker up some, but it was usually covered by my arm - and much less apparent in the better fitting 12 than in the loose 14. The dress required quite a bit of steaming to remove shipping wrinkles but was otherwise in great shape.
I also rented the "Silver Mesh Glam" clutch and "Silver Pave Teardrop" earrings. I bought shoes, Spanx (Super Higher Power worked great for me) and a sparkly bracelet, but all together my clothing expenses were less than my husband's tux rental and new shoes. And FAR less than purchase price for a dress of this quality that would never be worn again. This was my first RTR experience, and I will definitely use it again if I have the occasion.